2022-12-18

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Argentina's home fans celebrate World Cup victory

World Cup victory brings joy to Argentina's home fans as they celebrate a thrilling penalty-shoot-out win over France.

18/12/2022

Sport

Argentina beat France in electrifying World Cup Final

Argentina have clinched the 2022 World Cup after winning over France in one of the most thrilling finals in the tournament's history.

18/12/2022

Ukraine

Russian shelling injures three in liberated Kherson

Three people were injured when Russian artillery targeted the centre of Kherson, the city it retreated from last month.

18/12/2022

Sport

Messi finally claims World Cup glory as Argentina beat France

Argentina win third World Cup title despite France's Kylian Mbappé scoring the first hat trick in a final in 56 years.

18/12/2022

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Youth activists from around the world meet at biodiversity summit

Young activists from around the world have met at COP15 in Montreal to raise awareness about the state of biodiversity.

18/12/2022

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Watch: Residents in Ukraine's Avdiivka say they are 'used to war'

A dozen of the few remaining residents of Ukraine's frontline town of Avdiivka briefly come out of their shelters to pick up food parcels distributed by volunteers.

18/12/2022

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Watch: Supporters arrive for 2022 World Cup final Argentina v France

Supporters arrive at Qatar's Lusail Stadium ahead of the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France, cheering as they watch an aerobatic display.

18/12/2022

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Family of fallen Ukraine soldier decorate Christmas tree on his grave

The widow and mother of a Ukrainian soldier killed in action decorate his grave for Christmas.

18/12/2022

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Giant Lionel Messi number 10 shirt hung aloft in star's hometown

Anxiety is running high in Messi's hometown Rosario as the football icon seeks to finally get his hands on the World Cup trophy.

18/12/2022

Belgium

EU announces carbon deal that aims for 62% emissions cut by 2030

The deal aims to accelerate emissions cuts, phase out free allowances to industries, and target fuel emissions from the building and road transport sectors.

18/12/2022

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Pope pays tribute to Ukraine children on 86th birthday

"Many children suffer due to the war and also suffer due to other injustices. If the Lord is giving us this joy to celebrate Christmas together and in peace let’s think about those who suffer and let’s pray for them,” Pope Francis said.

18/12/2022

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Almost 1,000 cycling santas gather in Rome

The cyclists met in front of the Colosseum and rode their bikes to raise money for cancer treatment.

18/12/2022

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Peaceful protests in Peru after deadly clashes

Protestors showed their support for police as well as citizens killed and injured in violent clashes in Peru following the removal of the president from office last week.

18/12/2022

Culture news

What role did the sound of music play at the Qatar World Cup?

If you weren't moved by the football action on the pitch, were you carried away by the music off it? Euronews Culture has been listening to the songs and soundtracks played at major sporting tournaments.

18/12/2022

Libya

Lockerbie bomb suspect 'held by Libyan militia' before US handover

Lockerbie bomb suspect 'held by Libyan militia' before US handover

18/12/2022

Israel

France condemns expulsion of Palestinian rights lawyer from Israel

Salah Hammouri was born in Jerusalem but holds French citizenship, and arrived in Paris on a flight from Israel on Sunday.

18/12/2022

Sport

Champions! Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup victory

Talismanic captain Messi scored three goals in his nation's third World Cup title -- the last win was back in 1986.

18/12/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 18th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

18/12/2022

Food and Drink

What should you ask a baker before buying a baguette in France?

French food critic and "La recette" podcast host Julie Van Ossel believes the UN's culture agency has erred by giving the baguette special status because, more often than not, what goes inside is no cause for celebration.

18/12/2022

Culture news

Heart of Steel: Ukraine chooses Eurovision act in bomb shelter contest

TVORCHI will represent reigning champions Ukraine in Liverpool at the 2023 song contest.

18/12/2022

Sport

World Cup final: France and Argentina level at 2-2 in extra time

The best teams from Europe and South America are both looking for their third titles.

18/12/2022

Iraq

Restoration project underway in Iraq to preserve historical documents

"Some manuscripts date back almost 1,000 years," said Ahmed al-Alyawi, who heads the House of Manuscripts body. Iraqi antiques and cultural heritage have often been plundered during decades of conflict.

18/12/2022

Liberia

The president has been abroad since October

Hundreds of Liberians have been protesting in Monrovia due to rising food and fuel costs as well as their absent President

18/12/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 18th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

18/12/2022

World News

Tourists left stranded in Peru, but president insists she won't resign

Peru was plunged into political crisis in early December when then-president Pedro Castillo was impeached and arrested after he attempted to dissolve Congress and rule by decree.

18/12/2022

Tunisia

Lowest turnout since the Revolution

Tunisian opposition parties have demanded President Kais Saied's resignation after fewer than 9% of the electorate voted on Saturday

18/12/2022

Vatican

Pope Francis signed resignation letter in 2013 in case of bad health

Francis, who turned 86 on Saturday and appears to be in good health except for a knee ailment, made the comment in an interview with a Spanish newspaper.

18/12/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Heating restored in freezing Kyiv after Russian shelling

The city's mayor Vitali Klitschko says that all city heating and water services were restored after a wave of air strikes on Friday.

18/12/2022

Culture news

Hollywood stars protest over jailed Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti

Taraneh Alidoosti, star of the Oscar-winning movie “The Salesman,” was detained after posting on Instagram a message of support for the first man executed for crimes allegedly committed during Iran's nationwide protests.

18/12/2022

Experiences

The three best places in Europe to spend the winter solstice

The solstice - which falls on 21 December in the northern hemisphere - is the day with the shortest period of daylight and longest night of the year. How should you spend it?

18/12/2022